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Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV

Smith’s Gives $100 Bonuses To Fully Vaccinated Workers

Smith’s Food and Drug stores have been giving a $100 bonus to each associate who is fully vaccinated. Smith’s parent company, Kroger, announced the bonus program in February.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Health Officials Report 5 More Have Died From COVID, 699 Test Positive

Five more Utahns have died from COVID-19 and 699 have tested positive, according to the latest information from the Utah Department of Health. 
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Trump Assures Supporters That COVID-19 Vaccination Is Safe

Former President Donald Trump is again urging people to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
3 years ago
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Dan Spindle & Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Molecular Virologist Dispels Myths Surrounding COVID Vaccines

As more people are being immunized, there are still a few myths surrounding the vaccine. 
3 years ago
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Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV

SLC International Airport Seeing Surge In Visitors

Utah might not have sandy beaches, but the Beehive State has ski resorts and national parks that are drawing in spring break travelers from across the U.S.
3 years ago
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Tania Dean & Deanie Wimmer, KSL TV

Schools Get Creative With Graduation Plans For Class Of 2021

With graduation a couple of months away, plans vary among schools. But it’s a safe bet celebrations will be more traditional than last year.
3 years ago
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Gyms Making Comeback One Year After Closing Their Doors

One year after closing their doors, gyms in Utah started making a comeback even as a national survey found about a third of former gym members will not be coming back.
3 years ago
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Ladd Egan, KSL TV

St. George Area Preparing For Busy Spring Break

Southwest Utah is gearing up for a bustling spring break season as folks along the Wasatch Front head for some fun in the sun.
3 years ago
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Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

Gephardt: Planning A Spring Or Summer Getaway? COVID-19 Optimism Boosts Travel Bookings

After a year of canceled travel plans, people are antsy to catch up on their missed getaways. If you count yourself as someone who is ready to get away, you’re far from being alone.
3 years ago
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Doctors: Schedule Your Vaccine As Soon As You’re Eligible

If you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine now, doctors urge you to make an appointment and get your shot. Doctors at University of Utah Health said the vaccination campaign is the best way to protect against another wave of the virus.
3 years ago
The first children have been vaccinated in Moderna's Phase 2/3 pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial, th...
John Bonifield, CNN

First Children Vaccinated In Moderna’s Phase 2/3 Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Trial, Company Says

The first children have been vaccinated in Moderna's Phase 2/3 pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial, the company announced Tuesday in a statement.
3 years ago
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The Associated Press

The Latest: WH Expects 22M Doses Distributed In Next Week

More than 22 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the next week, a new record in the U.S. fight to contain the coronavirus.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

5 Utahns Have Died From COVID; 16,000 More Receive Dose Of Vaccine

The Utah Department of Health reported 481 more Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19 and five more have lost their lives. 
3 years ago
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Alex Cabrero & Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Utah Food Bank Kicks Off Large-Scale Food Drive To Feed 500K Residents

The Food Bank said the donations will help bring food to about 500,000 Utahns who are facing hunger, including 1 in 5 children who don't always have enough to eat. 
3 years ago
The first children have been vaccinated in Moderna's Phase 2/3 pediatric Covid-19 vaccine trial, th...
John Bonifield, CNN

First Children Vaccinated In Moderna’s Pediatric COVID-19 Trial

The first children have been vaccinated in Moderna's Phase 2/3 pediatric Covid-19 vaccine trial, the company announced Tuesday in a statement.
3 years ago
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Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV

CDC Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

Almost 700,000 Utahns had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday, but some residents were still wondering whether or not it's safe to get a shot.
3 years ago
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Ladd Egan, KSL TV

$215 Million In Rental Assistance Available For Struggling Utahns

Starting Monday, Utahns who struggled to pay their rent or utilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic can request assistance through the state’s revamped Emergency Rental Assistance program that contains $215 million in federal funds.
3 years ago
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David Koenig, AP Airlines Writer

US Air Travel Rises To Highest Levels Yet Since Pandemic Hit

More than 1 million people have gone through U.S. airport checkpoints each of the last four days — it was more than 1.3 million on Sunday. That was the first time TSA screened more people than it did on the comparable day in 2020.
3 years ago
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The Associated Press

Facebook To Label Vaccine Posts To Combat COVID-19 Misinfo

Facebook is adding informational labels to posts about vaccines as it expands efforts to counter COVID-19-related misinformation flourishing on its platforms.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

No New Deaths Reported As Utah Continues Vaccine Blitz

The Utah Department of Health on Monday reported zero new deaths since Sunday's report as the state continues its vaccine efforts. 
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Baptistries Reopening To Small Groups In 14 Temples Across Globe

A limited number of temples will allow for baptistries to open for small groups of people. Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced. 
3 years ago
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DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press

Biden, Harris And Others To Promote Relief Plan’s Benefits

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan.
3 years ago
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Felicia Martinez & Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Stimulus Payments Are Arriving In Utahns’ Bank Accounts

Stimulus checks started hitting people's bank accounts over the weekend, part of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that was signed into law March 10.
3 years ago
Along with the other residents at the Elk Ridge Assisted Living Center, 94-year-old Ruth Sommers is...
Garna Mejia

Utah County Assisted Living Center Reopens To Visitors

For nearly a year, many assisted living centers were closed to the outside world as health officials fought the COVID-19 pandemic, but with vaccinations underway, it has become increasingly safer for them to reopen.
3 years ago

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